As Donald Trump prepares to formally clinch the Republican presidential nomination, some Republicans are worried about how his nomination may affect other races on the California primary ballot and even in the general election in November.

Will those Republicans who’ve been behind the "Never Trump" campaign steer clear of voting all together?

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And how will that affect congressional races like the 7th district contest in Sacramento County?

“So, it's a perfect example of the quandary that candidates are going to be in,” said Republican strategist Rob Stutzman, who helped lead the "Never Trump" campaign.

“Not just here, but across the country, to be able to navigate these difficult waters that are created by the fact that we've essentially nominated a Kardashian for president," he said.

Trump's campaign director in California, Tim Clark, believes Trump will draw more voters to the election, not fewer.

"He's brought more Republicans to the polls than any other candidate in our history and we're going to continue to see that through June and through November," Clark said.

Clark said he still plans to open a Trump campaign office in Sacramento and that Trump will make an appearance here.

Delegates for former candidates Ted Cruz and John Kasich, who both dropped out of the race in the last 24 hours, have reached out to help the Trump campaign, Clark said.

One leading northern California lawmaker, Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Roseville, had strongly supported Cruz, but told KCRA 3 Wednesday that he will now back Trump.

"He's alienated a lot of people, there's no question about that,” McClintock said. “But I think in a crisis, people are willing to forgive him of his personality quirks in favor of getting somebody in there who will go to Washington and shake things up."